Ask Harriet is an American television sitcom created by David Cassidy, Jonathan Prince, and Billy Riback, that ran on Fox for one season from January 4 to March 26, 1998. Cassidy also wrote and performed the theme song. Ask Harriet premiered as a midseason replacement on Sunday, January 4, 1998, and was then moved to its regular timeslot on Thursdays. Thirteen episodes were to be aired on the channel, however, only five episodes were aired. The last episode was broadcast on January 29, 1998.

Synopsis

The premise of the series revolves around a sexist sports journalist named Jack Cody (Anthony Tyler Quinn). After being fired from his job at the Dispatch by his ex-girlfriend Melissa (Lisa Waltz), Jack decides to apply for the job of advice columnist. To hide his true identity, Jack dresses in drag and poses as Sylvia Coco. Jack is rehired and forced to dress as a woman to keep his new job. The series also featured Edward Asner as Mr. Russell, Jamie Renée Smith as Jack's 10-year-old daughter Blair, and Willie Garson as Jack's best friend Ronnie. Julie Benz also appeared in a recurring role.

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